Xi urges greater cooperation with Serbia in meeting with Vucic

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for greater cooperation with Serbia on artificial intelligence, energy, and infrastructure during talks with President Aleksandar Vucic on Monday. They should also cooperate on transportation and energy infrastructure through China's Belt and Road Initiative, he said.

The two signed a slew of bilateral agreements on trade, technology, and education, and released joint statements. While Vucic has been to China several times for various international summits and forums, this latest trip marks his first official state visit to the country. Xi also awarded Vucic China's "friendship medal" during his visit on Monday, in a sign of their close ties.